If you know me, you know two things are true: I love strategy… and I love football — especially my Alabama Crimson Tide. So as I watch the college football coaching carousel spin year after year, I can’t help but see the exact same dysfunction playing out in today’s job market. Programs firing coaches. Companies letting go of executives. Then everyone says the same thing: “We’re waiting on the perfect fit.” “We want top-tier talent.” “We’re holding out for excellence.” But he

My grandma used to sing, “There’s a leak in this old building, and my soul has got to move.” I didn’t realize how much that song mirrored business until I started working with organizations struggling to keep their operations together. Because truth be told—many companies have leaks, too. Not in the roof, but in their systems, processes, and knowledge retention. And when employees leave—especially without a proper offboarding or knowledge transfer—what leaks out isn’t just da

Rethinking Growth In today’s fast-paced business world, growth is the ultimate goal. When the strain of increased demand starts to show, the knee-jerk reaction for many leadership teams is simple: hire more people. Stop. Take a breath. At CREE Consulting, we see this all the time. Companies confuse headcount with capacity. They throw bodies at bottlenecks, resulting in rising overhead, diminished morale, and a condition we call Process Disorder. The truth is, in many organiza

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Welcome to June — the halftime mark of the business year. If the first half of 2025 felt like a rollercoaster, you’re not alone. From...

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Hey there, savvy marketers and business enthusiasts! 🚀 So, we’ve all had those moments, right? The end of the first quarter rolls...

Spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just for your home but also for your business. Just as you would declutter and refresh...

March Madness has once again captivated the nation with its unpredictable outcomes, heart-stopping upsets, and the thrill of competition....

March is not just about the arrival of spring; it’s also synonymous with one of the most exhilarating events in sports: March Madness. As...